The Golden Chariot

One of the most luxurious tour trains that will take you across some of the most breathtaking locations in South India is the Golden Chariot. The journey is one of romance and mystery as you get to see some of the most beautiful locations of bygone eras. As the train moves through various interesting and important locations, you will experience the beauty of South India like never before making it one of the most memorable journeys that you can ever undertake. The Golden Chariot is run by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, a Government of Karnataka undertaking.

Currently, there are two interesting tour routes offered to traveler. The first tour is named ’Pride of the South’. This tour lasts for 8 days and 7 nights and will take you across some of the most interesting cities in the Southern region such as Bangalore, Mysore, Hampi, and Goa, to name some. These locations are well-known for their natural beauty, ancient heritage and historical monument, many of which date back for more than a thousand years. The train’s exact route is Bangalore- Kabini - Srirangapatnam - Mysore - Shravanabelagola - Belur - Halebid - Hampi - Badami - Pattadakal - Goa.

The second tour is named ‘Southern Splendor’ and it takes you across some of the most spectacular spots in South India. This tour last for a period of seven days and eight nights and covers some very scenic southern locations. During the journey, you will be taken across important cities like Chennai, Tanjavur, Madurai and Kochi. The train’s exact route is Bangalore - Chennai - Pondicherry - Tanjavur - Madurai - Thiruvananthpuram / Kanyakumari / Kovalam - Alleppey - Kochi.

If you are looking for an affordable tour package that extensively covers the southern region, the Golden Chariot is the ideal choice. The tours offered by the Golden Chariot ensure maximum passenger comfort, while giving them the opportunity to see some fabulous locations in this part of the country.

The Golden Chariot is run by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, a Government of Karnataka undertaking.

At present, The Golden Chariot has two routes charted out:

Pride of the South
8 days / 7 nights
Bangalore- Kabini - Srirangapatnam - Mysore - Shravanabelagola - Belur - Halebid - Hampi - Badami - Pattadakal - Goa.

Southern Splendour
7 nights / 8 days
Bangalore - Chennai - Pondicherry - Tanjavur - Madurai - Thiruvananthpuram / Kanyakumari / Kovalam - Alleppey - Kochi.

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